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Head of Engineering (Aviation / Ex-Military)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

London

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GBP 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

An established aviation company seeks a Head of Engineering with an Ex-Military or Aviation background. In this pivotal role, you will manage the maintenance of a fleet of helicopters, ensuring compliance with safety standards while mentoring junior engineers. This opportunity offers a chance to be part of a respected firm with over 40 years in the industry, operating multiple bases across England. If you are passionate about aviation and have the leadership skills to guide a dedicated team, this role is an excellent fit for you, providing a platform to make a significant impact in a growing company.

Benefits

Training
Company Benefits
Private Healthcare

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Head of Engineering or similar role.
  • Strong background in aviation or military with management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage maintenance for the fleet of helicopters across four bases.
  • Liaise with base managers to ensure compliance with authority standards.
  • Mentor junior engineers and oversee maintenance signing off.

Skills

Management Skills
Aviation Knowledge
Health and Safety Compliance
Mentoring Skills

Education

Experience in Engineering Management
Background in Aviation or Military

Job description

Head of Engineering (Aviation / Ex-Military)

Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 + Training + Company Benefits + Private Healthcare

Location: Biggin Hill

Are you a Head of Engineering or similar with an Ex-Military / Aviation background looking to join an established aviation company that maintains a fleet of helicopters for training and private flights? In this role, you will manage the planning and maintenance for all helicopters across four unique bases.

On offer is the opportunity to join a growing aviation company that has been servicing helicopters for over 40 years. They operate four bases across England, each carrying out different functions including a flight school and a base for chartered flights.

You will be stationed at the company's Biggin Hill location but will oversee operations across the country. Your responsibilities will include overseeing and signing off on all maintenance of the company's vehicles, scheduling, and liaising with base managers to ensure all work meets authority standards.

The Role

  • Manage maintenance for the company's fleet of helicopters
  • Signing off maintenance carried out
  • Liaise with base managers
  • Ensure health and safety compliance
  • Mentor junior engineers

The Person
  • Head of Engineering or similar
  • Background in Aviation / Ex-Military
  • Commutable to Biggin Hill

Reference: BBBH19120a

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position, and the offered remuneration will depend on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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